AI-Podden News - February

AI-Podden News - February

Author: Ather Gattami March 9, 2026 Duration: 40:16

In this February news update, our host Ather Gattami sits with Anders Arpteg, to recap the latest and most significant shifts in AI. On the menu; OpenAI's $100 billion funding round, intensifying competition from companies like Anthropic, Google, and xAI, and the growing geopolitical role of AI in defense and national security. They also explore the gap between rapid technological progress and slower real-world adoption, the evolving role of software engineers as AI automates more coding tasks, and Sweden's new AI strategy aimed at becoming a leading AI nation through stronger adoption and practical application of AI.

 


Hosted by Ather Gattami, AI-podden has become a central voice in the Swedish conversation on artificial intelligence. This isn't a dry technical lecture; it's a series of grounded discussions that explore how these rapid technological shifts are reshaping our world in real time. Each episode brings in a different perspective, featuring guests from across the spectrum of society-from researchers and entrepreneurs to policymakers and cultural critics. You'll hear thoughtful analysis on the latest developments, but also practical conversations about ethics, societal impact, and the human stories behind the algorithms. Tuning into this podcast means getting a clearer, more nuanced picture of the forces defining our future, moving beyond the headlines to understand the true stakes and opportunities of AI. It’s that commitment to diverse, substantive dialogue that has made it one of the country's most popular listens in technology and news.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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